We asked Trabert about his earnings compared to the salaries he’s concerned about in Johnson County. Here’s part of what he said in an email:

“I am not just the president of Kansas Policy Institute. I also am the only administrative manager, handling all of our budgeting, human resources, risk management, etc. and also have fundraising duties. I am also one of our primary researchers and authors, doing extensive work on K-12 education and various tax issues. And for what it’s worth, I don’t have a lucrative pension plan that will be largely exempt from income taxes as do government employees.”